Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1215

EXHAUST SYSTEM AID INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 1 3
R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N ( C o n t i n u e d )
(2) Tighten all clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, i f needed.
MUFFLER—DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the clamps and nuts.
(3) Disconnect the support hanger (Fig. 27).
(4) Remove the muffler.
Fig. 27 Muffler
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the support hanger.
(2) Install the clamps and nuts. Tighten the nuts
to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, i f needed.
EXHAUST TAILPIPE—DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Saturate the clamp nuts with heat valve lubri­
cant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
^ (3) Disconnect the exhaust tailpipe support hanger
(Fig. 28). I f used, disconnect the extension pipe sup­
port hanger (Fig. 27).
(4) Remove clamps and nuts (Fig. 28).
(5) Remove the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, i f used.
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosely assemble exhaust tailpipe and exten­
sion pipe, i f used, to permit proper alignment of all
parts.
HANGER
Fig. 28 Exhaust Tailpipe HD
(2) Connect the support hangers.
(3) Position the exhaust tailpipe and extension
pipe, i f used, for proper clearance with the underbody
parts.
(4) Tighten all clamp nuts to 43 N-m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks
and exhaust system contact with the body panels.
Adjust the alignment, i f needed.
HEAT SHIELDS—DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the nuts or bolts holding the exhaust
heat shield to the floor pan, crossmember or bracket.
(3) Slide the shield out around the exhaust system.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the exhaust heat shield to the floor
pan, crossmember or bracket and install the nuts or
bolts.
(2) Tighten the nuts and bolts.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD—DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the air intake and exhaust pipes
(Fig. 29).
(2) Disconnect the turbocharger oil supply line and
the oil drain tube from the turbocharger (Fig. 30).
(3) Disconnect the charge air cooler (Intercooler)
inlet duct from the turbocharger (Fig. 30).
(4) Remove the turbocharger and gasket.
(5) Remove the cab heater supply and return lines.
(6) Remove the engine exhaust manifold and gas­
kets (Fig. 31).
(7) Clean the sealing surfaces.